Should motor vehicles yield to school buses when encountering them?
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Motor vehicles should yield to school buses when encountering them during travel. Below is relevant information: Traffic Regulations: Traffic regulations, officially known as the Road Traffic Safety Law of the People's Republic of China, are established to maintain road traffic order, prevent and reduce traffic accidents, protect personal safety, safeguard the property safety and other legitimate rights and interests of citizens, legal persons, and other organizations, and improve road traffic efficiency. Latest Regulations: On October 8, 2012, the Ministry of Public Security announced the latest revised "Regulations on the Application and Use of Motor Vehicle Driving Licenses." The new traffic rules impose stricter management on drivers. The latest traffic regulation penalty point system is also more stringent, with running a red light increasing from 3 to 6 points, and failing to display or obscuring a license plate resulting in an immediate deduction of all 12 points.
Yes, when encountering a school bus while driving, I must yield as required by law to ensure student safety. When a school bus stops with flashing yellow or red lights, vehicles from all directions must stop and wait until it moves or the signals turn off. Having driven for many years, I've seen children get off and run across the road, which is very dangerous, so stopping is a necessary precaution to prevent accidents. China's traffic laws specifically require stopping at least 10 meters away, with a penalty of 200 yuan and 3 demerit points for violations. From a safety perspective, this isn't just a rule but common sense: children are unpredictable, and we must prioritize their protection. Developing this habit can prevent tragedies—for example, my neighbor once nearly hit a child, a profound lesson. Stopping for an extra minute on the road is no big deal; safety comes first, and life is precious.
